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Outlet Center Boom Attracts Even More Retailers, Pushes Rents Higher
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The growing popularity of outlet centers is already pushing rents close to that of regional malls — historically the priciest option for all chains — but sales at outlet center stores appear good enough to justify the expense. And more…
Dollar stores show signs of vulnerability as a shift to more consumables opens the niche up to more competition
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Are there finally cracks in the dollar store armor, which until very recently seemed plated with several inches of the finest steel? Is there an identity crisis coming for the niche? Aufblasbares Zelt verkaufen More important, will the tactics that…
Toy store trouble
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Last year’s trouble for Toys “R” Us, which is now essentially the only remaining nationwide toy chain, goes deeper than mere appearances. Toys “R” Us will try to reverse a devastating, $1 billion loss during the last fiscal year by…
Traditional Grocers Take It Slow While Specialty Chains Grow
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Specialty grocers have the upper hand Inflatable Games in terms of expansion this year as seven of the 10 fastest growing chains in the country operate either on the higher end — Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Sprouts — or…